Thyanta maculata
This record describes Thyanta maculata (species). Recorded family: Pentatomidae. Recorded order: Hemiptera.
Identification and Appearance
General color green to brown; often with varying amounts of reddish on pronotum between humeral angles, often forming two oblong spots, one on each side of middle. Apices of scutellum and coria occasionally rubiginous. originally distinguished from other congeners by the presence of two oblong reddish macules, one on each side of the middle of the pronotum. Fewer than half the specimens of T. maculata actually exhibit this character. Also, several other species of Thyanta are known to have the same type of maculation in at least some specimens ( T. pseudocasta Blatchley, T. brasiliensis Jensen-Haarup, T. curvata Rider).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
- Suborder
- Heteroptera
- Superfamily
- Pentatomoidea
- Family
- Pentatomidae (Stink Bugs)
- Subfamily
- Pentatominae
- Tribe
- Pentatomini
- Genus
- Thyanta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c.TX (Travis Co.) to Panama - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Thyanta maculata (Fabricius 1775)
About True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hemiptera, the group containing Thyanta maculata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hemiptera (true bugs) includes over 80,000 described species across cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, shield bugs, and bed bugs. Aphids alone cost global agriculture an estimated $2.5 billion annually in crop losses.
Ecological role of the group
Many Hemiptera are essential food sources for birds and predatory insects. Cicadas provide massive nutrient pulses during emergence events - a single Brood X emergence can involve trillions of individuals across 15 states.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) caused $37 million in apple crop losses in a single year in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Bed bug infestations in the U.S. increased by 500% between 2001-2010, costing the hotel industry hundreds of millions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, EPA, University research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Thyanta maculata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Thyanta maculata
What is Thyanta maculata?
Thyanta maculata is a species in the family Pentatomidae, within the order Hemiptera.
How do you identify Thyanta maculata?
General color green to brown; often with varying amounts of reddish on pronotum between humeral angles, often forming two oblong spots, one on each side of middle. Apices of scutellum and coria occasionally rubiginous. originally distinguished from other congeners by the presence of two oblong reddish macules, one on each side of the middle of the pronotum. Fewer than half the specimens of T. maculata actually exhibit this character. Also, several other species of Thyanta are known to have the same type of maculation in at least some specimens ( T. pseudocasta Blatchley, T. brasiliensis Jensen-Haarup, T. curvata Rider).
Where is Thyanta maculata found?
Range: c.TX (Travis Co.) to Panama - Map